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The Chess Angle

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The Chess Angle is the official podcast of the renowned Long Island Chess Club in NY. We discuss chess, tournament play, and improvement at the amateur and club level. Featured guests include titled players and dedicated amateurs. New episodes drop on Sundays. Web: www.thechessangle.com. Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/TheChessAngle. Email: [email protected]. Thank you for listening and we hope you win your next game!
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Ep. 8: Why I Now Like 5-minute Online Chess Games

Here, I sort of reverse course from Episode 3 and talk about why I suddenly like 5-minute online games after criticizing them for some time. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com . If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected] . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: [email protected] The Chess.com links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support t...

Aug 22, 2021•12 min•Ep. 8

Ep. 7: Draw Offers, Slumps, & Ego

A discussion of the psychological aspect of the game. Referenced: The Survival Guide to Competitive Chess (Amazon) If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected] . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: [email protected] The Amazon links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you....

Aug 08, 2021•24 min•Ep. 7

Ep. 6: Why "The Amateur's Mind" is the Best Chess Book...

This episode is a review of the book The Amateur’s Mind (Amazon) by IM Jeremy Silman. Below is a direct link to the book. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com . If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected] . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: [email protected] 🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected] ...

Jul 25, 2021•13 min•Ep. 6

Ep. 3: Thoughts on Internet Chess & the Pandemic

The pandemic has created a chess boom which is discussed in this episode. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). 🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected] . 🔗 Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Patreon Buy Me a Coffee ♟The chess.com links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at n...

Jun 13, 2021•15 min•Ep. 3

Ep. 2: Catching a Chess Cheater

This episode details a cheating incident at the Long Island Chess Club... If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected] . 🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected] . 🔗 Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Patreon Buy Me a Coffee...

May 30, 2021•15 min•Ep. 2

Ep. 1: Chess Openings and the Club Player

Welcome to The Chess Angle! This episode is a condensed, rapid-fire discussion of chess openings for club players and adult improvers. Talking points include: The main goal of the opening System and thematic openings Is there an advantage to having the white pieces? Should you play complicated, theoretical openings? The importance of a consistent opening repertoire Referenced: The London System in 12 Practical Lessons Win With the London System Play the London System Starting Out: The French Sta...

May 16, 2021•29 min•Ep. 1
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